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The Allegory of Abadi and Abbasah in Asrar Nameh

In Farid al-Din Attar's Asrar Nameh, the tale of Abadi in his death throes explores the theme of profound silence in the face of mortality. Despite Abadi's renowned eloquence and his ability to outspeak all others during his life, he is reduced to absolute stillness when confronted by the "flood of death." Abbasah questions this sudden muteness, highlighting the stark contrast between Abadi's former garrulousness and his present state. The allegory underscores the limitations of worldly speech and rhetoric when encountering the ultimate reality of death, suggesting that such profound transitions render words obsolete.

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